Thailand’s Muslim community is mourning the loss of their spiritual leader, Aziz Phitakkumpol, who served as a senator and chairman of the Central Islamic Council of Thailand. Aziz’s dedication to his community will be remembered during his funeral rites at the central mosque of Songkhla, his native province. ThaiMuslimCommunity AzizPhitakkumpol CentralIslamicCouncil SongkhlaMosque RIPAziz
Thai farmers will soon benefit from the government’s plan to convert Sor Por Kor 401 papers into title deeds for over 22 million rai of land. This upgrade will increase land value and improve access to loans, while also preventing bulk buying by investors. ThaiFarmers SorPorKor LandTitleDeeds Transparency Investors FarmingPurpose Loans Thailand
Thailand’s long weekend brought in a surge of tourists to Koh Chang Island and other areas, with visitors enjoying crystal clear waters, cold weather hiking, and natural attractions like Thi Lo Su Waterfall. Don’t miss the annual flower tour at Flora Park in Wang Nam Khieo starting on November 1st! ThailandTourism KohChangIsland ThiLoSuWaterfall FloraPark
Visit Buri Ram’s Talad Ha Natee flea market, known as the “5minute train market,” for an authentic shopping experience with fresh produce and specialty items. Don’t miss this unique attraction loved by locals and tourists alike! BuriRam TaladHaNatee 5MinuteTrainMarket AuthenticExperience FreshProduce SpecialtyItems TravelThailand ThailandTourism
“Security guard and wife arrested for stealing B9m in cash and assets from their employer in Bangkok. Found with drugs, guns, and over 1.1 million baht in cash and valuables. BangkokCrime ThaiNews SecurityGuardThief Narcotics”
Coordinated attacks and bombings in Narathiwat’s Tak Bai district caused damage to a gold shop and power poles, leading to a 30minute gun battle. Explosive devices were also discovered, highlighting the ongoing tensions in southern Thailand. narathiwat southernthailand unrest coordinatedattacks bombings
Thailand and China are considering making visafree entry permanent for Chinese tourists, which could boost Thailand’s economy. The two countries are also proposing infrastructure projects that could enhance economic cooperation and transform Thailand into a logistics hub. ThailandChina TourismBoost BeltandRoadInitiative MekongRiverBridge LogisticsHub
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin invited Vladimir Putin for an official visit to Thailand in 2024, and Putin accepted! They discussed enhancing cultural and sports cooperation, bilateral ties, and increasing tourism. Thailand Russia tourism culture bilateralrelations officialvisit 2024
Great news for Russian travelers! Thailand has extended their visafree stay to 90 days, starting November until April 2024. With over 923,113 Russian visitors in the year to August, this new policy is expected to have a positive impact on Thailand’s tourism industry. Thailand VisaFree RussianTravelers Tourism Travel Vacation Explore Discover Wanderlust
Thai tourism industry is bouncing back after the Siam Paragon shooting in October 2023, which led to 60,000 Chinese visitors cancelling their trips. Chiang Mai is calling for preventive measures and stricter gun control, but the government has introduced a visa exemption program to attract more tourists from China and Kazakhstan. Thaitourism safetravel ChiangMai guncontrol visafree positivefuture tourismindustry